Review: Broken – Laura Wright

The Cavanaugh brothers left behind River Black, Texas, long ago. But after their father dies, bequeathing them the Triple C, a cattle ranch that sustains their small town, they return—and confront the painful memories of their childhood home and the truth about their sister’s murder…

For years, James Cavanaugh has traveled the world as a horse whisperer, but even the millions he’s earned hasn’t healed the pain he hides behind his stoic exterior. Forced to tackle old demons at the ranch, James throws himself into work to avoid his true feelings. Until he meets a woman who shakes the foundations of his well-built walls…

Sheridan O’Neil’s quiet confidence has served her well, except when it comes to romance. Tired of rejection, she’s ready to swear off men. But after being rescued from a horse stampede by the most beautiful cowboy she’s ever met, her resolve wavers. Only, as Sheridan uncovers James’s belief that no woman is safe with him, she wonders if such a wounded man could ever give in to love, or if some hearts are too broken to be healed…

Series: The Cavanaugh Brothers #2
Release Date: October 7th 2014
Publisher: Signet
Source: NetGalley
Reviewer: Sheri
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4.5 Cocktails

This one picks up almost immediately after the first book, and shifts focus from the characters in the first book to the next Cavanaugh brother and Sheridan O’Neil, a city girl who is his brother’s executive assistant.

I adored James, he is this sexy very country boy who could make a woman sit up and beg from his description alone. Take in the fact that he’s a perfect gentleman and has real compassion and a healthy dose of guilt from his past that he struggles with, and he’s a very real character for me.

This series has a murder mystery at its heart, it’s the mystery of who killed the Cavanaugh’s sister so many years ago, and how that death and the events afterwards shaped all the brothers differently. James definitely got a lot of the guilt to shape him as he grew.

For that reason, I recommend reading this series in order. I think it could be read with the eye of a love story between James and Sheridan, but with the addition of journal entries from the deceased sister, its best read in order. I really love that aspect where we get little hints and clues and I can’t wait to find out who the villain is.

Sheridan is a great heroine, she finds James sexy, and while she isn’t sure they have a future, she definitely seizes the day and goes for it. I admired that, I also admired how much she stands up for herself and takes no attitude from anyone.

Overall, this is a strong edition to a series that started out very strong and I can only hope that the suspense and the mystery grows and I can’t wait for the next brother to find his happily ever after. I also looking forward to the way she grounds the next brother and shows how he dealt with pain in his own very human way. I highly recommend this story, and the whole series.